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First oil change I did myself on this truck.

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  1. Jun 9, 2018 at 2:54 PM
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    No problems at all. Just as easy as any other truck if you have the right tools.

    I got the Motivx filter wrench and filter drain tool. And that made it easy.

    Only one thing I noticed. When you pull the drain plug that oil comes out with some force. And my drain pan is one of those that contains the oil, like a container. Well, it has shallow walls and a hole the old drain into. And it couldn't keep up. So I had some run on the ground, but nobody cares out where I live. So whatever.
     
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    You have the Fumoto valve as well?
     
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    I guess not since I don't know what it is.
     
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    Replaces drain pan plug
     
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    So you just flip that lever to drain the oil?
     
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    Yes, they even sell a black rubber end cap that's fits snug, and they sell a plastic lock so that the lever doesn't get moved, also I bought a clear tube as well no mess
     
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    You need the 103N, not 106N. 3/8 i.d. will fit over the nipple. No more having to remove the oil drain plug.
     
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    I just got a Google image for reference
     
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    Fumoto worked great on Tacoma because the nipple faced straight down and I could go straight in to an empty jug. Wont be the same on Tundra because of the drain position and the oil capacity. Looks like I'm going to have to start using a pan again. Fumoto is probably still worth it. Only drawback is they drain slow.
     
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    Do you still use a Toyota washer when you install the valve ?
     
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    My concern would be a stick or something hitting that lever and draining all my oil.

    I do live in the sticks.
     
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    Has the lock on and rubber cap, been on 5 months
     
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    Yep, that's exactly what mine looked like a couple weeks ago. I've always changed my own oil but the last time I have never seen oil come out with such force, I made a freaking mess. It was splashing all over off the catch pan so I got it all over my tire, undercarriage and concrete driveway. When it stopped draining, I looked around a said 'what the hell was that all about?'...
     
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    Hmm, I might do that.
     
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  16. Jun 9, 2018 at 6:13 PM
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    If you do, order the hose they sell too, that way the oil drains straight to pan and not splash out everywhere
     
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    Yep, I got it all over the tire and ground. I mean it came out with some force.
     
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    Mine is the same way and my drain pan cannot keep up with the flow either. Oil drains out of these trucks quickly!
     
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    I bought one of the big open top drain pans. The one with a shallow pan and hole quickly went into the recycle bin
     
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    I have a nice drain pan from griots garage, on wheels and all works great on all my other vehicles but the tundy. Gonna have to come up with something else.
     
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    LOL! That just happened to me to. Shit was everywhere. I was looking at drain pans that were elevated or something to contain it. I’m not sure what direction to go but it was a mess! The first change didn’t seem to do that but the oil wasn’t as warm the first time.
    The Fumota valve seems cool but it still makes me nervous. After all, it’s still a valve even with the lock and end cap. If they made a threaded plug on the end I would trust it more.
    If you come up with any good ideas please report back..
     
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    Lol if they had a threaded plug on the end it'd be a drain plug for your drain plug

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    LOL. What I mean is a spin on cap that is easily removed by hand. A little rubber push on cap doesn’t instill a lot of confidence for me.
     
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    So how many special things do you need to change the oil in these pigs with out making mess...
     
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    I use a five gallon plastic bucket I got at one of the county fairs we attended a few years ago. They were giving them away to encourage people to be responsible with their oil changes. If you don't have one, a generic one from the local hardware store should work just fine.

    I just finished my first oil change on my 2018. I used drive-up ramps which made it just the right height and no floor jacks or axle stands to get in the way. The five gallon bucket fits perfectly and you can position it so you won't spill a drop when you first remove the drain plug. Lots-o-oil in these rigs.

    Dan
     
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    Wonder if i start doing my own oil changes if that will void my warranty
     
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    Hope not I have one free oil change left. But I hate my local toyota dealer. Every time I take our vehicles in i have to argue with them i got used to saying don't fuck with any thing but the oil dont wash it dont check my tire pressure just the oil...
     
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